Jessica J. Rodriguez

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Practice Areas

Industries

Education

Florida State University College of Law
Tallahassee, Florida
J.D., cum laude, 2018

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, Florida
B.S., magna cum laude, 2014

Bar Admissions

Florida

Real Estate Attorney

Jessica specializes in litigation and real estate. She has extensive experience in representing homeowners’ and condominium owners’ associations throughout Florida. Jessica resolves disputes involving the enforcement of HOA and COA rules, regulations, contracts and governing documents. In addition, she has significant experience with first-party property insurance claims, construction claims, contractual disputes, garnishments and appellate practice.

Professional Affiliations

The Florida Bar

Collier County Bar Association

Collier County Women’s Bar Association

Justin J. Kirk

Justin J. Kirk

Practice Areas

Industries

Education

Michigan State University College of Law
East Lansing, Michigan
J.D., 2021
The Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
B.A., Political Science, 2018

Bar Admissions

Florida
Michigan

Court Admissions

All Michigan state courts

Real Estate Attorney

Justin is a member of the Real Estate Practice Team, focusing on real estate and corporate matters. He is experienced in the sale and financing of commercial real estate, corporate transactions and contract negotiations. His practice includes condo/HOA matters such as construction disputes, as well as commercial, business and creditors rights matters. 

An experienced litigator, Justin frequently handles real estate disputes on behalf of property owners, developers, condominium owner and homeowner associations. He also assists COAs and HOAs on rule and regulation enforcement as well as compliance and other legal matters.

Professional Affiliations

The Florida Bar

State Bar of Michigan

Collier County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

The Michael R. N. McDonnell American Inn of Court

Community Involvement

Pelican Bay Men’s Coffee, Board of Directors

Young Professionals of Naples

S. Kyla Thomson

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Practice Areas

Education

University of Florida Levin College of Law
Gainesville, Florida
J.D., 2011

University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
B.A., Political Science, 2008

Bar Admissions

Florida

Court Admissions

All Florida state courts

Real Estate Attorney

Kyla focuses her practice on community associations including condominium and homeowner associations. She provides general counsel to condominium and homeowners associations regarding governance, enforcement, insurance considerations, contract negotiations, and daily operation and administration. Kyla frequently leads and facilitates community association membership meetings, elections, governing document amendment town hall meetings and board meetings.

Kyla is additionally experienced in business matters and real estate matters. A native of the Philippines, she is fluent in Visayan/Cebuano.

Professional Affiliations

The Florida Bar Association

Collier County Women’s Bar Association, Board of Directors, 2022- present

Community Involvement

Naples Zoo, Zoobilee Committee, 2018 – present

Joshua B. Feinberg

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Practice Areas

Education

University of Miami School of Law
Coral Gables, Florida
J.D., magna cum laude, 2008
International & Comparative Law Review, Editorial Board Member

Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
B.A., International Relations, 2005

Bar Admissions

Florida

Court Admissions

United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida

Litigation Attorney

Joshua is a Partner on the Litigation and ADR Team in Florida. His practice includes both the defense and prosecution of complex civil disputes involving a wide array of contract, tort, and statutory claims. He frequently represents real estate developers, commercial landlords and tenants, condominium and homeowners associations, diverse businesses, and private individuals in real estate and commercial pre-litigation, litigation, and arbitration matters, as well as complex commercial landlord-tenant lease transactions.

Honors and Recognitions

Super Lawyers® Rising Stars, since 2013

Certifications

Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US)

Florida Supreme Court-Certified Mediator

Publications

Trends, Prevention, and Loss Recovery for Victims of Real Estate Wire Fraud and Other Cybercrimes, Florida Bar Journal, November/December 2020

Community Involvement

Temple Dor Dorim, Board Member

American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), Coach

Charles A. B. Thomson

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Practice Areas

Industries

Education

University of Florida, Frederic G. Levin College of Law 
Gainesville, Florida
J.D., 2011

University of Florida, Hough Graduate School of Business
Gainesville, Florida
Master of Science, Real Estate, 2011

University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
B.A., Philosophy, 2008

Bar Admissions

Florida

Real Estate Attorney

Charles is a partner with the Real Estate Practice Team. He represents clients in a variety of commercial and residential real estate transactions as well as development and redevelopment projects, commercial leasing, construction, equity and debt structuring, and business entity/joint venture formations.  He has represented public and private developers, contractors, lenders and investors in projects including multi-phased retirement communities, multi-family apartment complexes, mixed use assets, and residential and non-residential condominium projects.

In his former role as general counsel for a large full-service real estate development and construction company, he formed and managed a title insurance agency, in addition to providing legal oversight for the company and its 40+ affiliated entities. 

Experience

Represented sitework and excavation contractor in $20+ million, 300+ acre sitework and construction contract for development of a 2.2 million sq. ft. Class-A industrial park, with delivery and placement of over 800,000 cubic yards of fill.

Represented investment group in the equity structuring, due diligence, and simultaneous, same-day $17+ million acquisition and $24 million sale of an operating hotel asset.

Represented industrial developer in the joint-venture structuring, financing, acquisition, development, build-to-suit construction, leasing, and disposition of a 50+ acre mixed-use industrial park, including procuring a Bald Eagle Incidental Take Permit from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

Represented real estate developer in the construction closeout and $33.5 million sale of a 150,000 sq. ft. build-to-suit medical research and international headquarters facility for a global medical research and diagnostic company.

Represented industrial developer in the financing, acquisition, build-to-suit construction, and leasing of a 60,000 sq. ft. build-to-suit warehouse project for a publicly-traded construction supply company.

Represented industrial developer in the financing, acquisition, build-to-suit construction, leasing, and $10 million sale of a 32,990 sq. ft. build-to-suit warehouse and crane project for a publicly-traded construction supply company.

Represented investment group and affiliate mining company in the equity and debt structuring, $15.3 million acquisition, entitlement, horizontal development, and start-up mining operations of a 500+ acre mining site for ultimate conversion to residential and commercial mixed-use applications.

Represented investment group in the stock acquisition and financing of an excavation, sitework, and mining company with annual revenues exceeding $35 million.

Represented continuing care retirement community in the joint-venture structuring, due diligence, acquisition, construction, and end-user sales of a multi-phase, luxury retirement community with aggregate project value in excess of $500 million.

Represented apartment developer in the due diligence, financing, acquisition, construction, lease-out, and $71.4 million sale of a 324-unit apartment complex.

Represented developer in the due diligence, acquisition, entitlement, condominiumization, and lease-out of a 42-acre mixed-use shopping center, together with the development and construction of an integrated, 300-unit luxury apartment complex.

Represented apartment developer in the development, construction, and lease-out of a 304-unit, amenitized apartment complex, subsequently sold for $82.25 million.

Represented residential developer in the due diligence, acquisition, development, construction, end-user sales, and association turnover of a 71-home, 54-acre luxury boating community.

Represented retail developer in the development, construction, lease-out, and $26.5 million sale of a 50,000+ sq. ft. retail shopping center.

Represented retail developer in the development, construction, lease-out, and $11.5+ million phased disposition of a 55,000+ sq. ft. retail shopping center.

Represented residential developer in the due diligence, acquisition, development, and end-user sales of 234 parcels within a luxury golf community.

Represented investment group in the tenancy-in-common equity structuring, due diligence, and $18.75 million acquisition of a three-building, 80,000 sq. ft. office complex.

Represented condominium developer in the development, regulatory filing, end-user disposition, and association turnover of a two-tower, multi-phase, 80+ unit luxury condominium project and adjoining marina condominium amenity, with recreational use rights through a submerged land lease with the State of Florida.

Represented retail investor in the due diligence, financing, $32.45 million acquisition, and subsequent leasing operations of a 108,000 sq. ft. luxury retail and office center.

Represented various charities, churches, religious organizations, philanthropists, and non-profits in various real estate matters, including acquisitions, financing, construction, leasing, license agreements, sales, and other general matters.

Professional Affiliations

The Florida Bar 

Community Involvement

Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies at the University of Florida, Mentor

Christopher I. Miller

Practice Areas

Education

Florida Coastal School of Law
Jacksonville, Florida
J.D., 2014

University of West Florida
Pensacola, Florida
B.A. Political Science and Government, 2011

Bar Admissions

Florida

Court Admissions

United States District Court, Northern District of Florida

United States District Court, Middle District of Florida

United Stated Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

Real Estate Attorney

Chris is an experienced real estate attorney focusing on homeowners and condominium association representation. He has served as general counsel to over 100 associations, assisting in day-to-day operations and management. He counsels clients on a variety of issues including rewriting or amending governing documents, contract review, dispute resolution and enforcement of covenant actions. He frequently provides certification classes for newly-elected condo and HOA directors.

Chris is an experienced litigator and has a background in contract law, insurance and workers’ compensation matters. He formerly served the Division of Workers’ Compensation General Counsel for the Florida Department of Financial Services.

Professional Affiliations

 The Florida Bar – Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section

Joseph A. Bare

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Practice Areas

Education

Ave Maria School of Law
Naples, Florida
J.D., magna cum laude, 2019

Hodges University
Naples, Florida
B.S., summa cum laude, 2016

Bar Admissions

Florida

Real Estate Attorney

Joe focuses his practice on Florida Association Law, representing Homeowners Associations, Residential Condominium Owners Associations, and Commercial Condominium Associations. He works with associations on a variety of issues and disputes, including contract negotiation, governing document drafting and amending, rules enforcement, and statutory compliance. Joe additionally has a background as a litigator and continues to handle a variety of civil matters from pleadings through trial.

Prior to law school, Joe served in the U.S. Army for more than 20 years, attaining the rank of First Sergeant. He received numerous honors including the Bronze Star (2), the Meritorious Service Medal (2) and the Army Air Medal. He served combat tours in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Honors and Recognitions

Ave Maria School of Law, Saint Michael Award as the most outstanding Veteran Student

Professional Affiliations

The Florida Bar

Collier County Bar Association, Real Property section

Community Involvement

First Baptist Church Naples, Deacon Board

Protected Harbor Inc., Board of Directors and Governance Committee Chair

Court Admissions

All Florida state courts

U.S. Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Steven J. Adamczyk

Steven J. Adamczyk

Practice Areas

Education

University of Florida Warrington College of Business
Gainesville, Florida
M.B.A., 2020

University of Florida Levin College of Law
Gainesville, Florida
J.D., cum laude, 2008
Florida Journal of International Law, Member

University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
B.A., magna cum laude, 2005
Phi Beta Kappa

Bar Admissions

Florida

Real Estate Attorney

Steve focuses his practice on residential and commercial real estate transactions and community association representation. He provides counsel to condominium and homeowners associations throughout Florida. Steve has extensive experience in corporate governance, compliance, insurance, risk management and contract negotiation matters and also provides estate and trust planning services.

Honors and Recognitions

American Heart Association Charitable Estate Planning Advisor of the Year, 2012 – 2013

Florida Super Lawyers®, Rising Star, 2023

Gulfshore Business, 40 Under 40, 2022

The Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law, since 2024

Professional Affiliations

The Florida Bar

Community Involvement

American Red Cross, Florida Southern Gulf Chapter, Board Chair, 2017 – 2019, Board Member,
2015 – present

American Heart Association, Charitable Estate Planning Volunteer, 2012 – 2013

Covenant Church of Naples, Member

Thomas W. Forster

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Practice Areas

Industries

Education

Wayne State University Law School
Detroit, Michigan
J.D., cum laude, 2000
Associate Editor, Wayne State Law Review
Order of the Coif

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
B.G.S., Philosophy and Psychology, 1996

Bar Admissions

Florida

Michigan

Court Admissions

All Michigan state courts

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Real Estate and Corporate Attorney

Tom is a real estate and corporate attorney. He counsels clients on complex transactional, corporate and real estate matters, including the acquisition, financing, sale, leasing and subleasing of commercial property; the negotiation of joint ventures; asset and stock purchase transactions; the syndication of membership interests; and the acquisition, financing, exchange (1031 exchange), preservation and sale of multifamily, office, industrial, retail shopping center, condominium and mixed use developments. Tom represents a range of clients from publicly-held companies to closely-held family businesses, individuals, investors, builders, developers, lenders, real estate brokers, family officer and property managers.

Chambers USA, which ranks top lawyers and law firms, notes Tom’s “ability to advise on the full gamut of real estate transaction work” makes him “a deal maker and tough negotiator.” A client concluded that “whatever comes up, I have confidence he can handle it.”

Experience

Represented client in the acquisition and financing of a seven shopping center portfolio with properties in four states.

Advised client regarding an equity investment in a portfolio of 21 student housing projects valued more than $500 million.

Represented client in an office building refinance loan of $92 million with multiple lender participants.

Represented joint venture investor with respect to a $65 million senior housing project.

Sale of investment in a regional chain restaurant portfolio.

Counseled client on acquisition, preservation, financing and tax credit syndication of four projects with a value in excess of $40 million.

Represented client with joint venture involving more than 30 properties relating to concrete and sand and gravel operations.

Advised client regarding portfolio of industrial leases, with combined matter value in excess of $400 million.

Guided client in development of a shopping center with more than 400,000 square feet of leasable area.

Served as intern to the Honorable Justice Patricia Boyle of the Michigan State Supreme Court.

Honors and Recognitions

Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law, since 2017

Chambers USA©: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business as a Leader in the field of Real Estate

Community Alliance Star Award, 2012

DBusiness© Top Lawyers, Real Estate Law, 2013, 2020, 2021, 2022

Michigan Super Lawyers® since 2008

Michigan Super Lawyers® Rising Star, 2008 – 2012

Professional Affiliations

American Bar Association

State Bar of Michigan, Real Property Section

The Florida Bar, Real Property Section

University of Michigan Alumni Association

Wayne State Law School Alumni Association

Community Involvement

Leadership Ann Arbor, Class of 2009